CARIAD, Inc.

Staff Software Engineer, Test Software (Contract)

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Mountain View, CA

In-Office

70-100

Senior level

Automotive • Software

The Role

The role involves leading automated testing for embedded applications, developing test scripts, and managing CI/CD pipelines, while cooperating with stakeholders across teams.

Summary Generated by Built In

We are CARIAD, an automotive software development team with the Volkswagen Group. Our mission is to make the automotive experience safer, more sustainable, more comfortable, more digital, and more fun. To achieve that we are building the leading tech stack for the automotive industry and creating a unified software platform for over 10 million new vehicles per year. We’re looking for talented, digital minds like you to help us create code that moves the world. Together with you, we’ll build outstanding digital experiences and products for all Volkswagen Group brands that will transform mobility. Join us as we shape the future of the car and everyone around it.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a Staff Software Test Engineer, to design, implement, and test embedded software for Cariad’s automotive infotainment platform software. The ideal candidate is a high achiever who thrives on exploring uncharted territories, challenging the status quo, and championing new ideas. As a member of CARIAD’s technical team, you will also interface with multiple stakeholders of VW Group’s technical team members.

We are seeking a skilled and collaborative engineer to lead the development and execution of automated testing for embedded applications. This role is responsible for designing and developing automated test scripts, creating script packages, and maintaining Docker environments for test execution. You will build and manage CI/CD pipelines for test automation, execute functional, performance, and stress tests, and review and publish test results. Additional responsibilities include developing and maintaining comprehensive test plans, managing test case systems, automating test planning and execution workflows, and working closely with development teams to debug and resolve issues.

The ideal candidate will also define and integrate automated test pipelines into the broader development workflow and communicate technical updates, challenges, and solutions effectively across software, hardware, and program management teams.

Required Skills:

BS in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering
8+ years in software validation and system test leadership
Strong proficiency in Python (Pytest) and automation framework development
Extensive experience testing embedded Linux and Android applications
4+ years with Docker and Jenkins for CI/CD automation
Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, DOIP, Ethernet) and application protocols (UDS, SomeIP)
Hands-on experience with USB, UART, SPI, I2C interfaces
Proficient in tools such as CANoe, PCAN, Wireshark, and PacketSender
Experience with Android CTS and Monkey testing
Expertise in building data-driven automation frameworks and test management tools like TestRail or Xray
Skilled in developing system and subsystem-level test plans and reports

Workplace Flexibility:

This is a contract W2 position
This role is based in Mountain View, CA and requires onsite presence
Immediate availability is required. The selected candidate is expected to start promptly upon offer acceptance and pending successful completion of a standard background check and drug screening
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future

Compensation:

The hourly contract rate for this position in Mountain View, CA is $70 – $100, depending on factors such as qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, and training.

CARIAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

Top Skills

Android Cts

Can

Canoe

Docker

Doip

Ethernet

I2C

Jenkins

Packetsender

Pcan

Pytest

Python

Someip

Spi

Testrail

Uart

Uds

Usb

Wireshark

Xray

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The Company

HQ: Mountain View, California

171 Employees

Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

For generations, Volkswagen AG has included a collection of legendary brands. Volkswagen alone has been one of the best-selling automobile brands in the world. Today the Group has rewritten the playbook, transforming its approach to vehicles from hardware-driven to software-defined. CARIAD, Inc. exists to bring this vision to life.

Worldwide, CARIAD has around 6,000 developers, engineers, and business team members working in software competence centers in the United States, Germany, Estonia, China, and elsewhere around the world.

We are currently hiring in both our Redmond, WA and Mountain View, CA offices, as well as many remote positions across the United States.